**Inspiration #4**

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Almost done with "Inspiration Week".  I've actually enjoyed this week, and once I gather more ideas, I may have to bring this themed-week back!  Today's inspiration comes from J Crew:

Nothing special, but I love the simplicity of this look. A blazer is the perfect way to make an outfit look put together and classy.  The brass buttons on this make it a little more dressed down, the perfect weekend (or weekday in my case) ensemble.

These articles of clothing are probably something everybody has in their closet--in some form or another.  I'm starting to become a believer that one's closet can literally be made up of only a few things, that can continually be mixed and matched to make different outfits.  This blue blazer, button-up shirt and jeans are perfect examples of what every woman should own.





Here is what I pulled out of my closet:

Blazer: Banana Republic;
Blouse: Ann Taylor
Jeans: AE
Boots: Coach

Necklace: J Crew; Watch: Fossil

This blazer is a little more cropped and only a 3/4 sleeve, but still works.  I bought this at the Banana Republic outlet store for $20 (originally $100).  I loved (as stated above) the brass buttons, and the blue color.  So many blazers tend to be black (and yes, I do own many a black blazer), but blue has such a different look, more laid-back instead of "I'm going to a job interview".  Paired with a cream-colored blouse, dark skinny jeans and riding boots, I think it's the perfect Thursday-sitting in my office outfit!

I also like to try and direct specific attention to pieces I am really in love with.  Today, I want to highlight my necklace:

Andy's mom gave this to me for my birthday a few years ago, and I absolutely love it.  It's perfect to add a little glitz to any outfit, whether it be dressed up or for today's outfit, dressed down.  It's also a great color to go with anything.